How far is Cuyahoga Falls, OH from Scioto, OH?

The driving distance from Cuyahoga Falls, OH to Scioto, OH is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.57 mi
02h 26m
Flight
104.89 mi
168.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.89 mi
Kilometers
168.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.57 mi
Kilometers
195.64 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scioto
Sun, May 3, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Cuyahoga Falls
Sun, May 3, 9:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cuyahoga Falls
2026-05-03T17:00
Arrive Scioto
Sun, May 3, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cuyahoga Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cuyahoga Falls
60.7 mi
01h 13m
To Scioto
60.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cuyahoga Falls and Scioto.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls and Scioto.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    8 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Boulevard

    797 ft · 22 sec · Broad Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 8 South, SR 59 West

    1203 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Akron Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Akron Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West, I 77 North: Youngstown, Barberton, Cleveland

    603 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 77 North: Barberton, Cleveland

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    78 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, SR 37: Sunbury, Delaware

    1921 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East William Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Marysville Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Marysville Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Section Line Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Section Line Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2574 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    765 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    580 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    2432 ft · 3 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cuyahoga Falls and Scioto.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
79.2 mi · 65%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 16%
State Route 37 East
5.76 mi · 5%
Akron Expressway
4.79 mi · 4%
I 76 West
2.97 mi · 2%
South Section Line Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

78 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 13m from Cuyahoga Falls
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cuyahoga Falls and Areas Of Frost near Scioto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cuyahoga Falls to Scioto?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Cuyahoga Falls and 60.8 miles from Scioto.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cuyahoga Falls and Areas Of Frost near Scioto.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cuyahoga Falls and Scioto. Straight-line distance: 104.89 mi (168.81 km).

Cuyahoga Falls

#1 Cuyahoga Falls

The most populous city in Summit County, Ohio.

Population49,005
Coordinates41.1339400, -81.4845600
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Scioto

#2 Scioto

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population3,683
Coordinates40.2803400, -83.1407500
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Cuyahoga Falls (-81.48456, 41.13394)
End: Scioto (-83.14075, 40.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.20 $36.40
Premium $4.79 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $4.30 $18.46 $36.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Cuyahoga Falls and Scioto. The current time is 17:00:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.